PITCH INSPECTIONS TO BE MADE BY HEAD COACHES EARLY SUN 31ST AM.
U10 & 14 ARE ONLY TEAMS SCHEDULED TO HAVE HOME MATCHES ON 31 JAN
Olney Rugby Club is proud of its thriving and successful Mini and Junior section, with over 300 registered players. The section has been running for 35 years and during this time, many players have emerged as 1st Team players. Indeed, 10 of the current regular Senior 1st Team squad played for Olney at mini and junior level and others going on to play for Bedford or the Saints Academy.
All coaches and other helpers for the mini and junior section are volunteers. The club operates to the RFU guidelines in maintaining a ratio of at least 1 coach/volunteer for every 10 players for U7-16 and 1 to 8 for U6s. To achieve this, the club has assisted them with obtaining as a minimum RFU Level 1 coaching standard. In addition, they have either achieved or are in the process of being CRB checked, so all players are in good hands.
Playing Strip
Olney has an almost unique playing strip (Cerise & French Grey Hoops) which can only be purchased via the club. All players who represent the club are asked to comply with the playing colours. The price of the kit is heavily subsidised through both sponsorship and the fundraising activities in the club. We also now have Gilbert waterproof/fleece lined training kit (tops and bottoms) and kit bags available. Please see Naomi Brock to order these.
Kit
Fixtures, Tournaments, Tours and Trips.
The club has a well balanced season and participates in fixtures and tournaments for all age groups throught the season - these are shown on the fixtures list (see links below).
Additionally most age groups have an end of season tour - a highlight for players and parents alike.
NEW PLAYERS
We always welcome new players, and most age groups currently have a few space. Where and age group has recahed capacity, and we cant start a new player immediately, their name will be added to a waiting list. In all instances, please contact the relevant age group. By using the links above.
If there is a space for the player to join, then the player can play for a 2 week free taster, but it is essential that the player must register prior to playing or training on the third week. See below :-
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Please print of and fill in the Olney RFU registration form,
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Please also complete the RFU registration.
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Each player will also need to provide 2 passport size photos, with their names and age group clearly written on the back of both photos.
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On the initial registration, each player will need to provide proof of identification and age - this can be by birth certificate poassport, which will just need to be checked, no copies are required.
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It would be most appreciated, if you could have your money ready (cheques payable to Olney RFC minis and Juniors).
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The cost has remained the same this season, and will be £30 for the childs registration for the season, and £20 for two adult social memberships, or single parent families £10 for one adult membership.
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Please remember that it is a requirement under the club's licensing laws, that any ADULT visting the club more than once, is a social member, and therefore 1 social membership WILL NOT cover both parents, or any other family members, or friends. Extra social memberships are £10 for the season, and membership can be checked at any time.
